Mr A and Scottish Prison Service [2014] ScotIC 055_2014 (05 March 2014)

The Commissioner determined whether the information requested was exempt under the Act and whether the Scottish Prison Service had complied with its obligations.

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Citation: [2014] ScotIC 055_2014
Parties: Applicant: Mr A; Respondent: Scottish Prison Service
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 05 March 2014
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: partially upheld
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Public Authority Disclosure

Information Law Freedom of Information Public Authority Disclosure

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Parties

Mr A

Applicant

Scottish Prison Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Scottish Prison Service was required to disclose details of items bought and sold under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the information requested was exempt under the Act and whether the Scottish Prison Service had complied with its obligations.

Court Disposition

partially upheld

Orders

Scottish Prison Service required to disclose certain information as specified by the Commissioner
Scottish Prison Service permitted to withhold information covered by exemptions

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